Job Description
Position Type: Certified Student Support Services/Certifed Other
Date Posted: 8/15/2026
Location: Hazel Park Schools Administration Building
District: Hazel Park Schools
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated ESL Teacher to inspire and educate our English language learning students. As an ESL Teacher, you will play a crucial role in teaching our students who require ESL Services.
Duties and Responsibilities: This position reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning - Collaborate with teachers to effectively co-plan, co-teach, co-assess, and co-reflect using research-based routines for English Learners (ELs).
- Utilize the WIDA ELD Standards Framework, 2020 to incorporate English Language Development standards across core content classes.
- Build upon the cultural and linguistic assets of ELs to support equitable educational opportunities.
- Model effective instructional routines based on current research, The SIOP Model, and the WIDA Standards Framework.
- Provide guidance and support to teachers regarding appropriate accommodations and scaffolds for multilingual learners.
- Maintain close communications with regular classroom teachers regarding the progress of and concerns about ESL students.
- Collect, analyze, and communicate relevant data for ELs and former ELs (FELs).
- Provide individualized and/or small-group instruction for students in the Title III program.
- Leverage instructional technology to support making content comprehensible and developing academic language for ELs.
- Administer assessments and screeners and participate in decisions regarding:
- Eligibility for entry into ESL/ELD program
- Creating appropriate interventions
- Progress-monitoring
- Exiting students from the ESL/ELD program
- Participate in regularly scheduled meetings to discuss and plan interventions for individual students including including MTSS team meetings, data team meetings, IEP meetings.
- Provides training to teachers to assist with the development of effective instruction and assessment that includes SIOP strategies.
- Support meaningful student and family engagement opportunities for multilingual learners.
- Administration of the state-requered WIDA assessment.
- Attends training classes and other district meetings as assigned.
- Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to support newcomer ELs and their families.
- Contribute to the growth and development of the ESL/ELD program.
- Design and implement daily lesson plans for intervention activities, keep a daily schedule/list of students served, and comply with all other documentation and data requirements.
- Conduct formal and informal parent-teacher conferences.
- Maintain activity logs and 'time and effort' documentation that comply with regulatory requirements.
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: - Certified NS (ESL) or bilingual teacher with valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with elementary or secondary certification, K-12 ESL endorsement required
- Strong background and experience in teaching and working with children.
- Demonstrate integrity, commitment, and initiative.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of teaching English as a second language, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, Administering learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning and children needing to learn English as a second language.
- Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
- Demonstrate knowledge of administering statewide assessments.
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